Key Stage 4

In Years 9, 10 and 11, learners continue following GCSE specifications for English, Maths and Science as well as their compulsory Physical Education (Year 9 learners also study core ICT for one per week). We begin our Options process towards the end of Year 8 in the spring term where learners are guided carefully onto a range of courses in which they show both interest and aptitude. The majority of learners will study History or Geography as well as a Modern Foreign Language (where appropriate). This will enable the vast majority of our learners to gain accreditation in the necessary subject areas to ensure they meet the requirements of progress 8 and attainment 8 measures, which are enhanced through a rigorous and academic curriculum.

For more information about progress 8 and attainment 8, please click here.

Year 11 football (Greater Manchester Cup Quarter Finals). A fantastic performance by everyone but a 3-2 loss away to St Ambrose Barlow means we are knocked out of the competition. I am super proud of the boys today though with their efforts and attitude! Mr Brookes

Congratulations to Stivan Lukov from @CastlebrookHS High School​ on winning a brand new pair of wireless Beats Solo headphones after entering our Open Evening competition. Well done! Retweeted by
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Please can all year 11 learners scheduled to carry out their GCSE food preparation practical exam on Monday 5th March please bring their ingredients as planned as the exam will go ahead. These learners will complete their maths mock exam at another time to be confirmed.

Austria 2018 🇦🇹 All learners that went on the trip, you were fantastic, well behaved and a serious credit to yourselves and the school. In addition, a massive thank you to all the staff that gave up their own time and made this possible. #respect#obertauern Thanks..JB 😎⛷🎿